Chapter 241

Oscar pointed at Zelda and announced loudly, "Allow me to introduce you all to Zelda Cantrell, our lab's latest parachute recruit." The mention of the lab sent a ripple of shock through the crowd. Getting into the institute was already a monumental achievement for any medical student. But the lab? That was a place most could only dream of, practically unreachable. Seeing their stunned expressions, Oscar continued, "We went through rigorous exams and years of hard work to earn our place in the institute. And yet, here she is, casually taking a shortcut and landing directly in the lab. This, my friends, is the gap between us!" Esme quickly stepped forward, feigning concern. "Oscar, please don't jump to conclusions. Maybe she has some extraordinary talent, which is why the lab made an exception for her." "Esme, you're too naive. What extraordinary talent could she possibly have? She looks barely over 20. What groundbreaking contributions could someone her age have made to the field of